Buying a home in Paterno
3,069 residents at the 2021 census, 1,528 buildings and 40.7 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Paterno is in seismic zone 1 (the region uses the sub-zones 1a): the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.9% of the territory of Paterno has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.1% of the residents. 1.2% of the territory of Paterno is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents.
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Paterno compared
| ISPRA indicator | Paterno | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.6% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.1% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.9% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Paterno in?
Paterno is in seismic zone 1 (the region uses the sub-zones 1a): the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Paterno is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.9% of the territory of Paterno has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.1% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Paterno ranks 92nd of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Paterno is in flood scenario P2?
1.2% of the territory of Paterno is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Paterno ranks 39th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramutola | 1a | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Marsicovetere | 1a | 5.8% | 0.9% |
| Marsico Nuovo | 1a | 8.6% | 0.2% |
| Padula | 1 | 9.2% | 0.5% |
| Montesano sulla Marcellana | 1 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Sala Consilina | 1 | 9.5% | 12.3% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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